
Senate power tax review looms
Senior Citizens Partylist Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes on Wednesday expressed support for a Senate initiative to review taxes embedded in electricity bills, saying the…
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Senior Citizens Partylist Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes on Wednesday expressed support for a Senate initiative to review taxes embedded in electricity bills, saying the…
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Senators on Wednesday called for a review of taxes on electricity, saying these add to the burden of Filipino consumers amid concerns over rising power bills.
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A beer-to-infrastructure tycoon had threatened to sell the crown jewel of his sprawling empire. The message was artfully vague: strategic review, portfolio…
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ASEAN, through this immediate convening, continues to engage in consultation and coordination to address developments affecting regional energy security.
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Suzuki Philippines Inc. secured two spots in Calamba City’s 2026 Top Taxpayer Awards during the city’s 25th Cityhood Anniversary celebration at the Jose Rizal…
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The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), in partnership with Deloitte Philippines, convened a high-level dialogue with the Bureau of…
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It is a fundamental rule in statutory construction that between a general law and a special law, the latter prevails because a special law reveals the…
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Aside from barangays, Executive Order 7, Series of 2026, directs businesses and public organizations across the city to adopt similar energy-saving measures.
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Business and consumer confidence plunged following the escalation of the Middle East crisis, reflecting renewed pessimism amid domestic and global economic…
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‘The reduction in taxes paid by businesses is expected to decrease the city’s projected revenues.’
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The BSP forecasts inflation at 6.3 percent in 2026, and 4.3 percen for 2027, exceeding the bank’s 2 to 4 percent target range due to broadening price pressures…
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The country’s largest bank reported P20.1 billion in net income for the first quarter, up 2 percent from P19.7 billion a year earlier, as core businesses…
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The agency is treating the outlook as a near certainty, shifting its focus to minimizing damage rather than waiting for confirmation.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Local taxi drivers here have expressed mixed reactions to the approved P10 fare increase, saying it helps offset rising fuel costs but…
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The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, but it is also placing increasing pressure on global resources, particularly water…
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — Government agencies in the neighboring island province of Camiguin are stepping up interventions to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs…
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BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya — The municipality of Bambang has suspended this year’s Ybang-bang Festival in consideration of the economic difficulties currently…
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